bacchusnovels Chapter 299 A Gentleman
Chapter 299 A Gentleman
Li Mengli stared at the very high-end cosmetic gift box on the table and thought about it for a while.
Paris Fashion Week, that's the most prestigious event in the fashion world.
She certainly wanted to go and see it.
However, both her father, Li Ze, and mother, Ruoran, are still in the United States.
The two of them are extremely busy preparing for the wedding and other things, so they definitely don't have time to take care of her right now.
Normally, Li Mengli would probably just call her father to tell him.
But given the current situation, she felt it would be better to discuss it with her younger brother first.
So, Li Mengli closed the cosmetic gift box.
She stood up and walked out of her room.
She arrived at Li Menghan's room and knocked on the door.
"Menghan, are you inside?"
Li Menghan's voice came from inside the room:
"I'm here, come in."
Li Mengli pushed open the door and went inside.
Li Menghan was sitting in front of the computer, with some information about cars displayed on the screen.
He is now very interested in cars and studies the performance of various sports cars whenever he has time.
He turned to look at his sister and asked:
"What's wrong, sis? Weren't you studying?"
Li Mengli walked over and sat down beside Li Menghan's bed.
She looked at her younger brother and said very seriously:
"Menghan, there's something I'd like to discuss with you."
"Just now, a man named Lu Wenzhou gave me a very expensive limited edition cosmetics gift set."
"Moreover, he called to invite me, saying that he would take me to Paris, France tomorrow to attend some kind of Paris Fashion Week."
Upon hearing this, Li Menghan immediately frowned.
He turned around, looked at Li Mengli, and his tone became very serious:
"Lu Wenzhou? Who is this person? Do you know him?"
Li Mengli shook her head:
"I don't know him. He said this is the first time we've formally greeted each other."
"But he said he saw that lunatic named Zhang Ming showing off his pure gold sports car to me at the gate of our school yesterday."
He said he and Zhang Ming were not on the same wavelength. He thought Zhang Ming's nouveau riche behavior was extremely foolish.
After hearing these words, Li Menghan's expression turned even more unpleasant.
He spoke out loudly in strong disagreement:
"Sis! Are you crazy?"
"A complete stranger suddenly gives you such an expensive gift and wants to take you to some fashion week abroad?"
"This is clearly a case of a weasel offering New Year's greetings to a chicken—they're up to no good!"
"You absolutely mustn't agree to him. I know all too well what kind of wicked schemes these rich kids are up to."
"Look at Zhang Ming, and then there was Song Hao. None of them are good people!"
Li Menghan became more and more excited as she spoke.
He thought his sister was usually quite smart, so why was she being so confused at this moment?
Li Mengli saw how anxious her younger brother was.
She quickly waved her hand and explained:
"Hey, don't get excited. Let me finish what I have to say."
"Of course I know that you can't be too careful. But I just had a few words with him on the phone. I feel that his attitude and the feeling he gives off are completely different from Zhang Ming and the others."
"He speaks very politely and with great tact."
Li Mengli paused for a moment, her eyes revealing a strong longing:
"Besides... Meng Han, that's Paris Fashion Week."
"I really want to go there and see it. The cutting-edge designs, the top fashion shows. It would be a really rare opportunity for me."
Li Menghan looked at her sister, who seemed very eager to go.
He sighed inwardly.
He knows his sister too well.
Anything she sets her mind to, anything that she is truly interested in.
Ten cows could not be pulled back.
Moreover, their family is no longer the poor family that couldn't even afford to eat.
They have money and confidence now.
Even if my sister goes to a fashion week, I don't have to worry about her being controlled by others with money.
Li Menghan remained silent for a while.
He looked at Li Mengli and said in a very helpless tone:
"Alright, since you're so determined to go, I can't stop you."
"But Dad and Mom aren't in the country right now."
"You need to talk to Lao Yi about this."
"Have Lao Yi arrange manpower in advance. No matter where you go, you must have Lao Yi's men protecting you secretly."
"If you don't agree to this condition, then you absolutely cannot go."
Li Mengli heard that her younger brother had agreed.
A very happy smile immediately appeared on her face.
She answered loudly:
"Okay! No problem! I'll call Lao Yi right now!"
After saying that, Li Mengli jumped up from the bed happily and ran straight out of Li Menghan's room.
Li Menghan watched her sister run away.
He shook his head, thinking to himself:
"This Lu Wenzhou had better not try any tricks. Otherwise, I will definitely not let him off the hook."
……
Li Mengli returned to her room.
She immediately took out her phone and dialed Lao Yi's number.
The call was answered quickly.
The old man's calm voice came over:
"Miss, what can I do for you?"
Li Mengli told Lao Yi everything that had just happened, as well as her plan to go to Paris Fashion Week.
She concluded by saying:
"Old Yi, Meng Han said you need to know about this. And you must arrange for people to protect me."
After Lao Yi finished listening on the phone...
Without any hesitation, he answered directly:
"Understood, Miss. I will report this to the boss immediately."
"Please do not give any definite answer to that person named Lu Wenzhou before the boss approves."
Li Mengli heard Lao Yi say that she needed to report to her father.
She was a little nervous, but she knew it was a necessary procedure.
She nodded:
"Okay, I understand. Contact my dad as soon as possible."
After hanging up the phone.
Lao Yi immediately took out the secure cell phone he used specifically to contact Li Ze.
He dialed Li Ze's number.
At this time, at the estate on Long Island, America.
It was already evening.
Li Ze and Ruoran were sitting on the sofa in the living room watching TV.
Hearing his phone ring, Li Ze picked it up and glanced at it.
He went out onto the balcony and answered the phone.
"Hey, what's up?"
The first brother gave a very concise and clear report on Li Mengli's matter.
"Boss, Miss has received a very valuable gift. The person who gave the gift is named Lu Wenzhou."
"He invited you to attend Fashion Week in Paris, France tomorrow."
"Miss is very eager to go. Young Master suggested that she report to you first, and that we arrange security."
Li Ze stood on the balcony, listening to Lao Yi's report.
His brow furrowed slightly.
Lu Wenzhou?
He vaguely remembered the name.
He had seen this name before when he was looking at information about families in China with assets worth hundreds of billions.
The Lu family is a giant in the domestic energy business, with immense strength.
This Lu Wenzhou is the eldest son of the Lu family.
Li Ze said into the phone:
"Old Yi, go and get all of Lu Wenzhou's information right now."
"Focus on investigating his behavior in his private life and his character when he works outside the home."
Report back to me in ten minutes.
The first one immediately replied:
"Yes, boss."
Ten minutes later.
The first brother called right on time.
"Boss, all the information has been investigated."
The first man's voice was very calm as he began to report the investigation results:
"Lu Wenzhou, 24 years old this year. Heir to the Lu's Energy Group."
"This person has a very good reputation in the industry."
"He doesn't have the bad habits of typical rich kids. He doesn't gamble or have promiscuous relationships."
"He is very business-minded and has already taken over a large part of the Lu family's overseas business, and he is doing a very good job."
"Based on our intelligence department's comprehensive assessment, this person can be considered a very orthodox, gentlemanly type of businessman."
The older brother paused for a moment, then added:
"Furthermore, we found out that he did have contact with Zhang Ming at a luxury car club in Wuhan."
"Yesterday at the gate of Han City University, when Zhang Ming drove his pure gold sports car to harass prostitutes, Lu Wenzhou was watching from a car next to him."
"That must have been when he noticed the young lady."
After listening to Lao Yi's report, Li Ze...
The weight on his heart finally lifted.
Since this Lu Wenzhou is a gentleman and his family background is very clear and clean.
So it wasn't a big deal for Mengli to go to Paris with him to see Fashion Week.
For a girl, it's good to go out and broaden her horizons, and to meet more outstanding people like her. It will benefit her future development.
It's a million times better than getting involved with a nouveau riche like Zhang Ming.
Li Ze said into the phone:
"Okay, I understand."
"Since this person is fine, let Mengli go. She likes fashionable things, so let her have some fun."
Li Ze's voice became very serious:
"But, First Brother, remember this."
"Regardless of whether Lu Wenzhou is a gentleman or not, protecting Mengli's safety is always the top priority."
"Personally select twenty of the most skilled and clever cyborgs."
"Have them pose as Mengli's entourage and assistants, and go with her to Paris."
"During our time in Paris, I must protect her 24/7. Absolutely no mishaps are allowed."
The older brother answered loudly on the other end of the phone:
"Understood! Don't worry, boss. I guarantee I'll complete the task."
After hanging up the phone.
Li Ze walked back to the living room from the balcony.
He looked at Ruoran sitting on the sofa, his expression very relaxed.
Ruoran glanced at him and casually asked:
"Who called? Has something happened back home?"
Li Ze smiled and sat down next to Ruoran.
"It's nothing, it was Lao Yi calling. Mengli is going to Paris for Fashion Week tomorrow, and I asked Lao Yi to arrange for someone to protect her."
Hearing this, I was somewhat surprised:
"Going to Paris? With whom? Is she traveling that far alone?"
Li Ze patted Ruoran's hand and comforted her:
"Don't worry, she's accompanied. Besides, the boss has arranged for twenty bodyguards to follow her, so she's absolutely safe."
Ruoran nodded after hearing this, relieved.
……
Meanwhile, in Beichen Garden in Seoul.
Li Mengli received a call from Lao Yi.
The first man told her on the phone that the boss had agreed to her request to go to Paris.
And all security personnel have been arranged and are ready.
Li Mengli heard this news.
She was so happy that she jumped up and down in the room.
She cheered loudly:
"Yay! Long live Dad!"
She immediately picked up her phone.
She found the phone number on the card and dialed it directly.
The phone rang once and was answered.
Lu Wenzhou's calm and pleasant voice came over:
"Hello, Ms. Li."
Li Mengli took a deep breath and tried to make her voice sound calm.
She said into the phone:
"Hello, Mr. Lu."
"I've thought about it. I'd like to accept your invitation and go to Paris Fashion Week with you."
Lu Wenzhou chuckled softly on the other end of the phone.
His voice was filled with obvious joy:
"That's wonderful, Miss Li."
"I'll have someone arrange a plane right away. We'll depart on time tomorrow morning."